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How to get fromCanberra to Blue Mountainsby bus, train, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Canberra to Blue Mountains by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney Central Stationbus bus Au100-1 / ...
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Bell Stationtrain train Bmt
    6h 21m
    $64–95

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Canberra Station to Central Stationtrain train 636 / ...
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Bell Stationtrain train Bmt
    7h 19m
    $54–85

  3. Drive 307 km

    1. Drive from Canberra to Blue Mountainscar car 307 km
    3h 51m
    $55–79

  4. Fly, train

    1. Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane CBR - SYD
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Bell Stationtrain train
    5h 51m
    $259–489

  5. Train via Minto

    1. Take the train from Canberra Station to Campbelltown Stationtrain train 632 / ...
    2. Take the train from Blacktown Station to Bell Stationtrain train Bmt
    7h 21m
    $54–90

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney Central Stationbus bus Au100-1 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1bus bus 2701
    8h 16m
    $55–89

  7. Bus, train via Penrith

    1. Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney International Airportbus bus
    2. Take the train from Burwood Station to Penrith Stationtrain train T1
    3. Take the train from Penrith Station to Lithgow Stationtrain train Bmt
    9h 46m
    $73–256

Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Sydney International Airport (SYD) flights

Calendar145Weekly Planes
Duration59 minAverage Duration
Ticket$235Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Canberra to Blue Mountains.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 424.1 km
  • Duration: 6h 21m

What companies run services between Canberra, ACT, Australia and Blue Mountains, NSW, Australia?

You can take a train from Canberra Station to Blue Mountains via Central Station and Bell Station in around 7h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Canberra to Chifley Rd Opp Valley View Rd via Sydney Central Station, Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1, Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1, and Main St Before Bridge St in around 8h 16m.

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